I started out as a knitter. Then, I learned to crochet. I tried to learn to tat. That was a failure. I've done cross stitch. I've done latch hook. I'd love to learn embroidery. Lately, I've been bitten by the sewing bug. I've also learned that the serger is my best friend! Join me in my adventures!

Friday, March 18, 2005

Free Slipper Pattern

Simple Slippers

Note: When I first started knitting, I found this pattern that someone had written up long ago on a type writer. There was no name on it, so I have no idea of the source of this pattern. I did not write it, but I fell in love with this pattern because it perfect for beginners.1 4 ounce skein of worsted weight yarn (You can make about 2 pairs from one skein)US Size 7 Knitting NeedlesDarning Needle

Repeat these two rows until piece measures one inch less than length of your foot.

Last row: *K2 tog; repeat form * across row, ending K1.

Finishing: Cut yarn leaving 20 inch tail. Thread yarn needle with the yarn end and pass through the stitches on the knitting needle. Pull stitches up tightly and fasten yarn end securely. Using cast off tail sew up the slipper until you get to the end of the ribbing. Secure end. Using cast on tail sew up heel seam, be sure to leave opening for foot :)

Make 2. If you wish create a pom pom to attach to each slipper at edge of ribbing.

Thank you for posting such a great pattern. I am a beginning knitter and love finding new patterns. I am so sorry that people have abused your site by posting their own links. That's really inconsiderate. I envy your patience on the matter. Happy knitting! :)

Thank-you very much for your pattern. I am a beginner {like 3 days} your pattern was the only one I could understand and I just finished a pair.I don't know how to post pics yet but i think they came out just fine.again thank you pat matthews

Thank you for this pattern! I used to make slippers like these out of rug yarn as a kid but lost the pattern. This is perfect for a little girl I am helping to knit. She's tired of scarves & dish cloths.

To the person who asked about the number of stitches increasing, the answer is no. There should be 31 stitches on your needle the entire time. If you're finding extra stitches on your needle, you could be accidentally doing a yarn over. Whenever you purl, make sure you bring your yarn from the front. Whenever you knit, make sure you bring your yarn from the back.

greetings sarah.i was looking through your comments, and in case you dont know portuguese, (im only 10, but i do know a bit of it) Edith said the following:Oi, sarah, debtor for slipper. she continues. That she blesses to us.

I realize that you said this pattern would make any size slipper, does that also include childrens slippers?? Or perhaps you have another pattern for childrens slippers. I am a beginner and I love this pattern.

Decide how many inches you want to cover the child's toes. This is the amount that will be done in ribbing. Thus, you will have to work garter stitch for (Length of Child's Foot minus one inch) minus (length required to cover child's toes.)

Hope this helps. You don't have to be real precise--the slippers will look fine!

I love that your patterns are so easy can you tell me if you have anymore. Like aftgans or something like that. Have made so many slippers and have shown your pattern to many people they like it also. Any help would be great.

Thanks Sarah, I new at following a pattern and there is lots of things I don't understand. I'm trying first to make some slippers...I'll let ya know if I need some more help. This is so cool to have someone to chat with about this...Sharon

I would suggest that you try to alter the pattern. Figure out how big the opening for the ankle needs to be. This is how much you will do in the ribbing. Call this number x. Then the garter stitch will be for 5-x inches.

I've never made slippers for that small of a foot. The slipper may still be too big. You may want to cast on fewer stitches.

Sorry I can't be that much help.

Good luck!

Sarah

P.S. If you have success, please tell us in the comments what your solution was. I'm sure others may have that same problem.

I just found your pattern. Thank you very much for posting it. I have yarn that I'd like to use --- I will make slippers for children that are in foster homes. CPS provides Christmas stockings for each child in Tucson that is in their care. This will work very well.